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Rafael Benitez has urged Arne Slot to 'be himself' when he assumes the role of Liverpool manager at the start of next month.
The outgoing Feyenoord boss was finally confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Anfield, penning a deal believed to run until 2027.
Liverpool will pay around £7.7million as a base figure for Slot, which could rise to £9.4m with bonuses, and the Dutchman will bring at least three of his trusted lieutenants with him to Anfield as the Reds’ coaching team will be completely overhauled in the summer.
Ahead of the 45-year-old's arrival, Benitez - who managed the club for five seasons from 2004 - offered his advice, warning Slot that at Anfield 'every game you are expected to win.'
'No matter what you think you know, you have to learn quickly what it means to be the Liverpool manager.' He told The Telegraph. 'Every game you are expected to win.
Rafael Benitez has given his advice to Arne Slot ahead of his move to Liverpool
Slot was finally confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor on Monday following the end of the Premier League and Eredivisie seasons
'Then, if you are winning and playing well, there is an expectation that you will win by three goals.'
Following the confirmation of his new role, Slot revealed why he chose to end a successful spell in the Netherlands with Feynoord, with whom he claimed a league title and a Dutch Cup.
'It is certainly not an easy decision to close the door behind you at a club where you have experienced so many wonderful moments and worked successfully with so many wonderful people,' he told the club website.
'But as a
